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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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